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'''Optimization''' is the process of minimizing or maximizing a criteria. | In mathematics, '''Optimization''' is the process of minimizing or maximizing a criteria, such as finding the minimum or maximum value of a variable that occurs on a function. | ||
In computer science, optimization refers to | In [[computer science]], optimization typically refers to a technique of heuristic for to making something execute faster or use less memory. | ||
==See Also== | |||
[[List of compiler optimizations]] in [[computer science]] | |||
[[Category:CZ Live]] | [[Category:CZ Live]] | ||
[[Category:Computers Workgroup]] | [[Category:Computers Workgroup]] | ||
[[Category:Mathematics Workgroup]] | [[Category:Mathematics Workgroup]] | ||
Revision as of 20:43, 12 May 2007
In mathematics, Optimization is the process of minimizing or maximizing a criteria, such as finding the minimum or maximum value of a variable that occurs on a function.
In computer science, optimization typically refers to a technique of heuristic for to making something execute faster or use less memory.